October and Halloween Fun with RPCA

October and Halloween Fun with RPCA - Events You Won't Want to Miss!

As the temperatures cool and leaves begin to turn, RPCA invites you to celebrate the season with a variety of festive October events, fun for all ages! Whether you're looking for STEAM-inspired thrills, costumes, community gatherings, or scary-good games, we've got it all. For more information and to register, visit alexandriava.gov/rpca/events.

• Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run
  All Ages
  Saturday, October 4, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Cameron Run Regional Park
  Join us for this community 5K to honor survivors and raise awareness. A heartfelt way to get active for a cause.
• Kiddie Cabaret
  For ages 1-5 with an adult
  Saturday, October 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Charles Houston Recreation Center
  Dress up and dance to toddler tunes while enjoying refreshments and interactive fun. A great early childhood experience!
• Line Dance Social
  Adults 18+
  Tuesday, October 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Charles Houston Recreation Center
  No experience needed-just come ready to socialize and move to some fun rhythms.
• Adult Social Night
  Adults 18+
  Friday, October 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Leonard Armstrong Recreation Center
  A relaxing midweek evening with themed activities and a chance to meet neighbors. $9/person.
• Boo-Fest
  All Ages
  Friday, October 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Charles Houston Recreation Center
  Costume parade, carnival games, moon bounce, arts and crafts, spooky storytelling-it's a spine-tingling celebration!
• Family Masquerade Ball
  All Ages
  Friday, October 24, 6:30-9 p.m. at Mount Vernon Recreation Center
  Dance the night away, strike a pose, and enter the costume contest. Includes refreshments.
• Family October Fest
  All Ages
  Friday, October 24, 6:30-8 p.m. at Patrick Henry Recreation Center
  Games, haunted house, arts and crafts, spooky musical chairs, snacks, and prizes.
• Floating Pumpkin Patch
  All Ages
  Saturday, October 25 (multiple sessions) at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility
  Swim in and pick your pumpkin right from the pool! Plus obstacle courses and Halloween treats.
• HalloTeen Night
  For ages 12-18
  October 31, 7-9:45 p.m. at William Ramsay Recreation Center
  End October with a Halloween party just for teens! HalloTeen Night is packed with thrills, chills, and creepy-cool activities, plus eerie entertainment, tasty treats, and maybe a few tricks.

Highlight Feature: Spooky Mad Science Expo

10th Annual Spooky Mad Science Expo
All Ages-families and future scientists welcome!
Saturday, October 18, 3-7p.m. at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave.)

Don't miss this decade-celebration of science, STEAM, and spooky delight! Hosted in partnership with Chrysalis Development Group and RPCA, this interactive event features:

• Hands-on experiments from NASA, Smithsonian, USPTO, ACS, local robotics teams, and more
• A costume parade and kid-friendly DJ dance party
• Food trucks and delicious treats
• Free admission and educational fun for all ages

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